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The '''AR3000''' is an [[Artist series]] solid body electric guitar model introduced by [[Ibanez]] in 1980. It was made in Japan as a limited edition model.
 
The '''AR3000''' is an [[Artist series]] solid body electric guitar model introduced by [[Ibanez]] in 1980. It was made in Japan as a limited edition model.
   
The AR3000 features an arched maple top with ivoroid and abalone binding on a double-cutaway mahogany body mated to a set-in three-piece hard rock maple neck with a 22-fret ebony fingerboard with binding and pearl and Mexican abalone split block position markers. Components include dual Ibanez Super 58 [[humbucking pickup]]s with gold/brass covers, a Gibraltar Tune-O-Matic style fixed bridge and tailpiece with decorative cloud ornament and VelveTune machine heads.
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The AR3000 features an arched maple top with ivoroid and abalone binding on a double-cutaway mahogany body mated to a set-in three-piece hard rock maple neck with a 22-fret ebony fingerboard with binding and pearl and Mexican abalone split block position markers. Components include a pair of Ibanez Super 58 [[humbucking pickup]]s with gold/brass covers, a Gibraltar Tune-O-Matic style fixed bridge and tailpiece with decorative cloud ornament, a half-bone/ half-brass nut, and VelveTune machine heads. The body has a hand-rubbed lacquer finish.
   
 
Controls consist of a master volume and tone, a ±6 dB boost knob, 3-band ±15 dB active EQ knobs (bass, middle, treble) and a [[Tri-sound switch]] for each pickup. A toggle allows the EQ system to be activated along with an LED indicator.
 
Controls consist of a master volume and tone, a ±6 dB boost knob, 3-band ±15 dB active EQ knobs (bass, middle, treble) and a [[Tri-sound switch]] for each pickup. A toggle allows the EQ system to be activated along with an LED indicator.
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== Specifications ==
 
== Specifications ==
 
{{Speclist
 
{{Speclist
| name =
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| name = AR3000
| series = Artist series
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| type = Guitar
| year = 1980–1982
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| series = Artist series
| area = Europe / USA
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| year = 1980–1982
| made = Japan
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| area = Europe / USA
| colors = Antique Violin (AV)
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| made = Japan
| bodytype = Solid body
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| colors = Antique Violin (AV)
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| bodytype = Solid body
| matbody = Mahogany w/ 2-piece bookmatched curly/flame maple top & ivoroid/abalone binding
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| matbody = Mahogany w/ 2-piece bookmatched curly/flame maple top, ivoroid/abalone binding, & lacquer finish
| matneck = 3-piece rock maple
 
| matfb = Ebony w/ binding
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| matneck = {{3prm}}
| nj = [[Set-in]] w/ smooth heel
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| matfb = Ebony w/ binding
| neck = [[AR (neck type)|AR]]
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| nj = [[Set-in]] w/ smooth heel
| scale = {{24.75}}
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| neck = [[AR (neck type)|AR]]
| nut = Half-bone/ half-brass
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| scale = {{24.75}}
| frets = 22 / medium
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| nut = [[Half & Half nut]]
| bridge = [[Gibraltar]] (w/ sustain block)
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| frets = 22
| tailpiece = [[Quik Change]]
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| fretsize = medium
| hw = Gold
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| bridge = [[Gibraltar]] w/ sustain block
| pucon = HH
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| tailpiece = [[Quik Change]]
| puneck = Ibanez [[Super 58]] {{H}}
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| hw = Gold
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| pucon = HH
| control = Master volume / master tone / gain (boost) knob / three ±15 dB active EQ knobs (bass, mid, treble) / two [[Tri-sound switch]]es / EQ on/off switch w/ LED indicator
 
| inlay = Pearl/ Mexican abalone split block
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| puneck = Ibanez [[Super 58]] {{H}}
| tuners = Ibanez [[VelveTune]]
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| pubridge = Ibanez [[Super 58]] {{H}}
 
| control = Master volume / master tone / gain (boost) knob / three ±15 dB active EQ knobs (bass, mid, treble) / two [[Tri-sound switch]]es / EQ on/off switch w/ LED indicator
| knobs = Machined brass [[Sure Grip]] style
 
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| output = {{Mono}} side mounted w/ square plate
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| inlay = Pearl/ Mexican abalone split block
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| tuners = Ibanez [[VelveTune]]
 
| knobs = Machined brass [[Sure Grip]] style
 
}}
 
}}
   
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<references/>
 
<references/>
 
* [[1980 catalogs#Artist Series dealer sheet|1980 Artist dealer sheet]] ([[:File:1980 Artist series p2.jpg|page 2]])
 
* [[1980 catalogs#Artist Series dealer sheet|1980 Artist dealer sheet]] ([[:File:1980 Artist series p2.jpg|page 2]])
* [[1981 Series catalog]] ([[:File:1981 Jan Ibanez catalog p2-3.jpg|pages 2–3]])
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* [[1981 catalogs#Electric guitar & bass catalog (#1)|1981 catalog]] ([[:File:1981 Jan Ibanez catalog p2-3.jpg|pages 2–3]])
   
[[Category:Guitar models]]
 
[[Category:HH pickup configuration]]
 
 
[[Category:Artist models]]
 
[[Category:Artist models]]
 
[[Category:HH pickup configuration]]
 
[[Category:Limited edition guitar models]]
 
[[Category:Limited edition guitar models]]
 
[[Category:New in 1980]]
 
[[Category:New in 1980]]

Latest revision as of 18:06, 9 March 2021

For the later model with the same name, see AR3000 (2004–2005).
1981 AR3000 AV
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The AR3000 is an Artist series solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in 1980. It was made in Japan as a limited edition model.

The AR3000 features an arched maple top with ivoroid and abalone binding on a double-cutaway mahogany body mated to a set-in three-piece hard rock maple neck with a 22-fret ebony fingerboard with binding and pearl and Mexican abalone split block position markers. Components include a pair of Ibanez Super 58 humbucking pickups with gold/brass covers, a Gibraltar Tune-O-Matic style fixed bridge and tailpiece with decorative cloud ornament, a half-bone/ half-brass nut, and VelveTune machine heads. The body has a hand-rubbed lacquer finish.

Controls consist of a master volume and tone, a ±6 dB boost knob, 3-band ±15 dB active EQ knobs (bass, middle, treble) and a Tri-sound switch for each pickup. A toggle allows the EQ system to be activated along with an LED indicator.

It was part of the Artist Limited Edition series which began as guitars produced only for industry shows to showcase the pinnacle of Ibanez's capabilities. Response to them was so great that the company decided to put them into limited production.

The AR5000 is a similar Artist Limited Edition model with pearl vine fretboard inlays. The AR500 is a regular production model with similar features.

The AR3000 was discontinued after 1981. The name was revived in 2004, but that later model lacks the Artist EQ electronics.

Specifications

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Specifications for AR3000
Model name: AR3000
Year(s) offered: 1980–1982
Sold in: Europe / USA
Made in: Japan
Finish(es): Antique Violin (AV)
Body
Body type:
Solid body
Body material:
Mahogany w/ 2-piece bookmatched curly/flame maple top, ivoroid/abalone binding, & lacquer finish
Neck joint:
Set-in w/ smooth heel
Bridge:
Gibraltar w/ sustain block
Tailpiece:
Quik Change
Knob style:
Machined brass Sure Grip style
Hardware color:
Gold
Neck
Neck type:
AR
Neck material:
3-piece rock maple
Scale length:
628mm/ 24¾"
Fingerboard material:
Ebony w/ binding
Fingerboard inlays:
Pearl/ Mexican abalone split block
Frets:
22 / medium
Nut:
Half & Half nut
Machine heads:
Ibanez VelveTune
Electronics
Pickup configuration:
HH
Bridge pickup:
Ibanez Super 58 (H)
Neck pickup:
Ibanez Super 58 (H)
Controls:
Master volume / master tone / gain (boost) knob / three ±15 dB active EQ knobs (bass, mid, treble) / two Tri-sound switches / EQ on/off switch w/ LED indicator
Output jack:
¼" mono side mounted w/ square plate

Images

Additional images
1982 AR5000 controls
Control layout
1982 AR5000 brass-knob
Machined brass control knob

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